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Afan Valley Walk.Indd bbc.co.uk/weathermanwalking © 2015 Weatherman Walking Afan Valley Approximate distance: 7.35 miles For this walk we’ve included OS grid references should you wish to use them. 7 6 5 4 3 Start End 1 N 2 W E S Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright and database right 2009.All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100019855 The Weatherman Walking maps are intended as a guide to help you walk the route. We recommend using an OS map of the area in conjunction with this guide. Routes and conditions may have changed since this guide was written. The BBC takes no responsibility for any accident or injury that may occur while following the route. Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear and check 1 weather conditions before heading out. bbc.co.uk/weathermanwalking © 2015 Weatherman Walking Afan Valley Start: Rhyslyn car park, Pontrhydyfen Starting ref: SS 8003 9423 Distance: 7.35 miles Grade: Moderate Walk time : 3.5 hours + (3 hours + stops) This peaceful trail in Afan Forest Park follows a fi gure-of-eight, allowing walkers to complete it as one longer route or choose either ‘loop’ for a gentler, three-mile stroll. The fi rst loop is a must for Richard Burton fans, taking in some iconic landmarks connected to the Welsh actor and even giving walkers the chance to hear his voice! The second half runs through the beautiful forestry of the Afan Valley, which is known as ‘Little Switzerland’ due to its Alpine-like appearance. This trail explores the stunning Afan Valley inland from Port Talbot Directions From Rhyslyn car park, follow the tarmac road towards Pontrhydyfen. At the fork, take the higher path on the right, leading to a row of cottages. Opposite is the entrance to Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct, which we are going to walk across! The entrance to Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct 2 bbc.co.uk/weathermanwalking © 2015 Weatherman Walking Afan Valley 1 Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct (SS 7957 9420) The aqueduct was built in 1825 to supply water to the giant waterwheels of the blast furnaces at the local ironworks. The water course was four feet wide and three feet deep, and pedestrians could cross on a path on either side. The canal was long ago fi lled in, and now the 495ft bridge is part of National Cycle Network 887 and popular with cyclists and walkers. Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct today also forms part of the Richard Burton Trail, created in memory of the Hollywood star who was born in the village and who returned on many occasions, including with his Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct is 75ft high – so glamorous wife Elizabeth Taylor! From the aqueduct you can see the house Burton was born in, below, you get amazing views from the top! and the house he grew up in, a few streets away in Oakwood. From up here there’s also a good view of the viaduct, to the right, which we’ll get to later. Follow NCN 887 to the end of the aqueduct and along Oakwood Avenue, which turns a sharp right past Bethel Chapel on the corner. Walk to the crossroads and turn left into Pen Hydd St, passing in front of a former church and following the lane. This lane soon re-joins Oakwood Avenue, where our route bears left . We’re on the road only briefl y before joining the tarmac cycle path skirting the rugby ground. Follow NCN 887 and soon you’ll see and hear the River Afan on your right. The countryside opens up all around and from here it’s a level and picturesque walk to our next stop, where some well-known fi gures are waiting! NCN 887 goes all the way to Aberafan – although we’re not going that far on our walk! 3 bbc.co.uk/weathermanwalking © 2015 Weatherman Walking Afan Valley 2 Portrait bench (SS 790 926) The portrait bench is the ideal spot for a breather in the company of a trio of local greats! Here you’ll fi nd steel statues of Burton, actor and comedian Rob Brydon and former Afan Valley head ranger Dick Wagstaff . The local community chose the fi gures they wanted to honour and the statues were installed by sustainable transport charity Sustrans in 2010. Next to Burton is a listening post featuring his classic recording of Under Milk Wood - make sure you wind it up and listen before moving on! Derek and Elaine enjoy Richard Burton’s timeless recording of Under Milk Wood From the portrait bench, make your way back along the community route towards Pontrhydyfen. But when you reach the fork, ignore the path on the right leading back to the rugby pitch and instead follow the sign to Cwmafan. Continue to the green metal gate in front of the bridge. From here the bridge doesn’t look too remarkable – but it is, in fact, the viaduct we saw earlier and you’ll soon get a far more impressive view! Keep left at this fork, signposted Cwmafan 3 Pontrhydyfen Viaduct (SS 793 941) Pontrhydyfen Viaduct, which crosses the point where the River Afan converges with the smaller River Pelenna, was built at the tail end of the 19th century. It was a railway bridge, built to transport coal from Tonmawr colliery to Port Talbot, from where it was taken all over the world. The bridge is known locally as the ‘Red Bridge’ whilst the aqueduct is ‘Y Bont Fawr’ - the big bridge. The railway line closed in 1964. Pontrhydyfen Viaduct, as seen from the aqueduct 4 bbc.co.uk/weathermanwalking © 2015 Weatherman Walking Afan Valley Walk over the viaduct and continue along the track, heading uphill into the Foel Fynyddau forestry. You’ll shortly reach a ‘crossroads’, with the right-hand turn doubling back downhill towards the foot of the viaduct. Take this path to reach the B4286. The viaduct is far more imposing from down here! Turn left onto the road, keeping a look out for traffi c. Almost immediately take another left turn onto a grassy path; you might wonder if this is the garden of the sand-coloured house to the left but it’s a public footpath climbing steeply uphill. Near the top are some steps, arriving at the B4287 road leading from Pontrhydyfen to Neath. From here there are two options. The fi rst is to follow the road right, passing the aqueduct and returning to Rhyslyn car park. Alternatively, you can climb the steps on the other side of the road (behind the ‘leading to The viaduct looks very imposing from below! Station Road’ sign). They lead to another narrow footpath, which is steep but the eff ort is rewarded when the path levels out and bears right onto a pretty hillside track. Follow the path as it passes above the aqueduct and returns to the car park. This is the point at which to decide whether the short walk was enough or you want to carry on! To continue the longer route, head across the car park away from Pontrhydyfen and cross the river via the metal bridge. Aft er about 300 yards the path forks; take the path on the left , bearing slightly uphill, to Kanji Wood. The bridge leads from Rhyslyn car Kanji Wood involves a slight detour to park the left of the main path 5 bbc.co.uk/weathermanwalking © 2015 Weatherman Walking Afan Valley 4 Kanji Wood (SS 803 944) This Japanese garden is a real fi nd in the depths of the south Wales valleys! Created in 2003, it was the brainchild of Neath-born CW Nicol, a martial arts expert and writer who is now a Japanese citizen and a household name in his adopted country. Kanji Wood celebrates the twinning of Afan Forest Park with previously neglected woods north west of Tokyo, adopted by Nicol and called the Afan Woodland Trust. Kanji Wood has 60 species of conifer, woodland and Japanese plants, as well as a number of Japanese characters carved from wood and symbolising life, people and the forest. Kanji is one of three styles of writing used in the Japanese language and is based on Chinese pictograms. Leave Kanji Wood at the far end and re-join the cycle path. At the time of our walk the path immediately ahead was blocked, but an alternative tarmac route doubles back and loops above this spot, dropping back to the same level a little further on. The next mile or so is a very enjoyable stretch, climbing at a gentle gradient into the valley. 5 The Rookie Trail (SS815 950) It’s very unlikely you’ll visit Afan Forest Park without seeing cyclists, and this is where they might hone their skills! The Rookie Trail, to the left of the main route as it nears the visitor centre, is ideal for children and beginners and has been built in sections, allowing riders to try as much or as little as they want. If you’re going to practise here, read the safety notice fi rst and make sure you wear a helmet and gloves like Derek! Derek and expert rider Ralph show off their skills for the cameras 6 bbc.co.uk/weathermanwalking © 2015 Weatherman Walking Afan Valley From the Rookie Trail, re-join the main path and continue to a crossroads, with a bridge carrying the A4107 on the right. Our trail heads left , but first it’s time for an essential detour involving a tea break! Walk under the bridge and bear left , following the path uphill to the visitor centre. 6 Afan Forest Park visitor centre (SS 821 951) This is the main place to get information on everything there is to see and do in the forest park, and the starting point for most of the trails.
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